Center for Water and the Environment
CWE carries out advanced research, education, design and planning in water resources and environmental management in Texas, across the United States, and internationally.
- We are the central focus for environment and water research at The University of Texas.
- We work with other institutions in Texas and around the world to address complex environmental issues.
- We share results of advanced research with government, industry and other educational institutions.
- We educate students, involve them in applied research, and provide support to lead the advancement of water resources and environmental management.
Next EWRE Seminar
Thursday, March 13th, 2025
3:30-4:30 PM
ECJ 1.324 or Zoom Link: https://utexas.zoom.us/j/94105241294
Investigation into Carbon, Phosphorus and Nitrogen Loadings and Effects of Nitrogen-Reducing Treatment Units for On-Site Sewage Facilities in the City of Austin
by Eric Jenkins
Characterizing Trichloroethylene Fate and Transport in Low-Permeability Zones: Insights from Abiotic Reactions with Ferrous Ions
by Shenyi Dai
See the flyer for this seminar
See the EWRE Seminars page for the seminar schedule
Resilient Horizons: Co-Designing Climate Solutions in Southeast Texas
Presented at the 2023 Fall AGU meeting by:
SETx-UIFL
Click to watch the video below, or open it on YouTube.
EWRE Service Center
Got samples but nowhere to analyze them? The Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Analytical Service Center provides a unique analytical facility for determining concentrations of environmental contaminants in soil, air and water samples.
Meet CWE Researchers
The CWE research team is comprised of esteemed University of Texas professors, research scientists, engineers, and others who are leaders in their respective fields. Collectively they are are conducting innovative and diverse research projects to better the environment and positively impact our world. Meet the Researchers
Explore Our Research Projects
CWE is actively conducting research on more than 35 projects in the areas of:
- Climate Adaptation and Management
- Education and Outreach
- Environmental Technology and Resource Recovery
- Pollutant Exposure Impacts and Remediation
- Water and Environmental Management